Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR
The Flagship Report on Food, Land and Water (FLW) Policies and Institutions in Lao PDR examines the governance and policy coherence of FLW systems in Lao PDR. The report was conducted from late 2023 to 2024 through i) a comprehensive desk review of national policies, legal frameworks, ministerial re...
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| author | Inphonephong, Souphalack Dubois, Mark Kotchofa, Pacem |
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| description | The Flagship Report on Food, Land and Water (FLW) Policies and Institutions in Lao PDR examines the governance and policy coherence of FLW systems in Lao PDR. The report was conducted from late 2023 to 2024 through i) a comprehensive desk review of national policies, legal frameworks, ministerial reports, and international assessments, and ii) key informant interviews with 24 policymakers, government officials, researchers, and representatives from international organisations and farmer organisations. The coherence assessment was based on policy designs and implementation impacts across five thematic areas, including food security and nutrition; poverty reduction and livelihood; gender, youth, and social inclusion; climate adaptation and resilience; and environmental health and biodiversity. Findings were classified through normative, horizontal, and vertical coherence as follows:
• Normative Coherence: Policies align with national development goals. However, gaps remain, particularly in integrating gender and social inclusion. Furthermore, while policies recognise the importance of climate adaptation, few provide concrete mechanisms for integrating climate resilience across FLW governance structures.
• Horizontal Coherence: While some policies reference each other, there is limited practical coordination.
• Vertical Coherence: There is significant disconnect between national policies and local implementation. Ministries develop policies, but district and provincial authorities often lack the financial and technical resources to execute them effectively.
Key areas for further discussions and improvements in building policy coherence are associated with different issues, i.e., the need to enhance cross-sectoral coordination to oversee FLW policy integration and resolve conflicts. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1781042025-12-02T02:07:18Z Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR Inphonephong, Souphalack Dubois, Mark Kotchofa, Pacem food policies food security land policies water policies policy coherence institutions The Flagship Report on Food, Land and Water (FLW) Policies and Institutions in Lao PDR examines the governance and policy coherence of FLW systems in Lao PDR. The report was conducted from late 2023 to 2024 through i) a comprehensive desk review of national policies, legal frameworks, ministerial reports, and international assessments, and ii) key informant interviews with 24 policymakers, government officials, researchers, and representatives from international organisations and farmer organisations. The coherence assessment was based on policy designs and implementation impacts across five thematic areas, including food security and nutrition; poverty reduction and livelihood; gender, youth, and social inclusion; climate adaptation and resilience; and environmental health and biodiversity. Findings were classified through normative, horizontal, and vertical coherence as follows: • Normative Coherence: Policies align with national development goals. However, gaps remain, particularly in integrating gender and social inclusion. Furthermore, while policies recognise the importance of climate adaptation, few provide concrete mechanisms for integrating climate resilience across FLW governance structures. • Horizontal Coherence: While some policies reference each other, there is limited practical coordination. • Vertical Coherence: There is significant disconnect between national policies and local implementation. Ministries develop policies, but district and provincial authorities often lack the financial and technical resources to execute them effectively. Key areas for further discussions and improvements in building policy coherence are associated with different issues, i.e., the need to enhance cross-sectoral coordination to oversee FLW policy integration and resolve conflicts. 2025-09-01 2025-11-24T08:58:12Z 2025-11-24T08:58:12Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178104 en Open Access application/pdf International Water Management Institute CGIAR Policy Innovations Program Inphonephong, S.; Dubois, M.; Kotchofa, P. 2025. Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Policy Innovations Program. 48p. |
| spellingShingle | food policies food security land policies water policies policy coherence institutions Inphonephong, Souphalack Dubois, Mark Kotchofa, Pacem Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title | Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title_full | Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title_fullStr | Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title_full_unstemmed | Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title_short | Food, Land, and Water (FLW) policies and institutions in Lao PDR |
| title_sort | food land and water flw policies and institutions in lao pdr |
| topic | food policies food security land policies water policies policy coherence institutions |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178104 |
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